The animals were kept hidden from public view.At the last rodeo in Malmesbury earlier this year, animals were left outside in 40 degree heat with no water for hours. A pregnant mare was even sent out to be ridden.

Monday December 31, 2012, 12:53 pm
What a sick disgusting event and they have the nerve to call this a sport, Animal cruelty there is no other word for it, Why do people think that it is alright to treat any animal like this, Thanks Jill.

Monday December 31, 2012, 3:12 pm
Ban all events that puts an animal in a cruelty position! Animals are not here to entertain humans. Those involved in this should take their turns at this sport & see how much fun it truly is! Thanks Jill.

Tuesday January 1, 2013, 7:40 pm
Rodeos are just a bunch of chest puffing hillbillies displaying their almighty dominance over the animals for all to see. Makes them feel mighty tough I guess. Kind of like bull fighters. Same ego trip. So sad that the only way these people can feel superior and good about themselves is to beat on the lessor species. Thanks Jill

Wednesday January 2, 2013, 3:53 pm
Don't call these brain-dead morons 'men'. They are nothing but sadistic cretins with no brainm no compassion, no empathy, no heart and no soul. And who in their right mind, would actually PAY to watch animals being tormented, tortured and cruelly treated for 'fun, sport and entertainment?' Shame on every last one of them.

Saturday January 5, 2013, 4:27 am
Agree wholeheartedly with Kim and Irene. I am not sure who are the worse morons the ones who participate or the ones who watch. If there were no audience there would be no rodeo.